The Field Herper: Finding Reptiles and Amphibians for Fun

Herping, finding reptiles and amphibians, is growing as a hobby.

Kris Millgate

Beginner’s Tips For Identifying Backyard Bird Nests

Wonder who made that nest in your backyard? These tips can get you started.

Lauren D. Pharr

What’s That Weird Noise in the Night?

You’re laying in bed, sound asleep, or counting leaping sheep as you drift off into dreams. And then, a scream.

Justine E. Hausheer, Cara Cannon Byington, and Matthew L. Miller

Passing FAD: Partnership Protects the Reef at Palmyra Atoll

An industry/conservation partnership tracks Fish Aggregating Devices (FADS) at Palmyra Atoll.

Matthew L. Miller

Giant Redfin: Conserving South Africa’s Native Fish

Meet the overlooked South African wildlife: native fish. Can invasive species removal offer hope?

Matthew L. Miller

To Protect Nature, Cities Matter in the Urban Century

New science shows where science-based urban planning could save species, turn cities into biodiversity hubs, and save land for nature.

Cara Cannon Byington

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Wildfire Resilience Treatments Work

With the western United States facing increasingly severe fires and a megadrought, active forest management offers a more resilient future.

Matthew L. Miller

The Sound of Merlin: Like Shazam, but for Birds

Just like Shazam helps identify songs, the Merlin App does the same for birds, but for cedar wax wings and ovenbirds instead of 80s Hair Bands

Cara Cannon Byington

Fossil Pollen Reveals the African Origins of Asia’s Tropical Forests

Fossil pollen reveals that the iconic tree family of Borneo's rainforests — the dipterocarps — evolved in Africa.

Justine E. Hausheer

The Mysteries of the Ponderosa Pine

Take a look at the ponderosa pine and the many creatures that rely on it.

Tana Kappel

Planting Trees in Pasturelands Keeps Things Cool

Farmers in the tropics can harness the cooling benefits of tree cover by incorporating trees within their pasturelands.

Justine E. Hausheer

Story type: TNC Science Brief

Why Do Flickers Knock on Your House?

Knock and roll: Get to know the northern flicker.

Kris Millgate